US Bridges

Bu 77 over Dry Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 446 · Structure no. 132350037101022

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 77 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 77 over Dry Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2033. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBu 77
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.70 MI S of FM 446
RouteState Highway 77
StateTexas
Coordinates28.76313, -97.04521
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2013)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 77 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 77 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 77 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bu 77 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 77 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.